Alvin Community College

Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) prepares you for a fulfilling career as a health care provider and serves as a great entry-point into many careers in medicine including licensed vocational nurse or a registered nurse. Many people who complete the ACC CNA program, continue their medical training in one of the many allied health care training programs offered at ACC CNA work with nursing personnel to provide care and tend to the needs of people of all ages. Working closely with nurses, CNA's provide hands-on care for patients in hospitals and residents of long-term care facilities as well as home care, hospice, rehabs and many urgent care facilities, such as clinics and doctor's offices. CNA often assist with feeding, ambulating, bathing, hygiene and most all activities associated with daily living. In addition, they provide emotional and physical care by working closely with patients and their families. CNA's literally become a nurse's helping hands and are a vital link to any health care team.

The Clinical Medical Assistant Program is a comprehensive course that will teach students the knowledge and skills to assist a physician in various aspects of health care. CMAs assist with medical procedures, perform basic lab tests, administer medications, implement treatments, and explain basic care to patients.

Upon successful completion of the CMA program, students may take the NCMA Exam to become a Nationally Certified Medical Assistant. Students must register and pass two courses prior to registering for the Externship. All courses must be completed with a grade of 75% or higher to receive a certificate.

Under the direct supervision of dentists, the Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting with patient care, performing minor lab functions and providing administrative support for the office. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, dental assisting is expected to grow by more than 36% over the next few years. ACC’s Dental Assistant program is helping meet this demand by training students in the field of dental health and preparing them to work in all areas of a dental office.

Sonography is the use of high-frequency sound waves, also known as ultrasound, to observe the internal world of the human body. Sonographers are on the front line of early detection and evaluation of cancer, women’s health issues, heart defects, arterial blockages, and more.

If you are compassionate, flexible, detail-oriented, and like working in a fast-paced and caring environment, you might be a good fit as a Sonographer.

ACC offers two options to help you get started on your Sonography career. The two-year Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) program prepares you for a health career in either Adult Echocardiography, Pediatric Echocardiography, or Vascular Sonography which are branches of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Upon graduation, you will possess the skills necessary to perform ultrasound and related diagnostic exams of the heart or blood vessels. The Advanced Technical Certificate program is a condensed version of the A.A.S. option available to students already possessing a related allied healthcare degree.

Sonography is the use of high-frequency sound waves, also known as ultrasound, to observe the internal world of the human body. Sonographers are on the front line of early detection and evaluation of cancer, women’s health issues, heart defects, arterial blockages, and more.

If you are compassionate, flexible, detail-oriented, and like working in a fast-paced and caring environment, you might be a good fit as a Sonographer.

ACC offers two options to help you get started on your Sonography career. The two-year Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) program prepares you for a health career in either Adult Echocardiography, Pediatric Echocardiography, or Vascular Sonography which are branches of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Upon graduation, you will possess the skills necessary to perform ultrasound and related diagnostic exams of the heart or blood vessels. The Advanced Technical Certificate program is a condensed version of the A.A.S. option available to students already possessing a related allied healthcare degree.

If you would like a unique career in healthcare the field of Health Information Management (HIM) may be right for you. HIM, ACCs newest program involves the administration, accuracy, storage and security of data related to electronic health records (EHRs). It is entwined in every facet of health care and combines aspects of business, science, and information technology.

ACC offers two ways to enter the HIM field:

an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Health Information Management or
a Level Two Certificate in Medical Coding
The AAS degree is designed to be completed in five semesters over a period of two years. The Level Two Certificate is a four-semester program that may be completed in eighteen months.

If you would like a unique career in healthcare the field of Health Information Management (HIM) may be right for you. HIM, ACCs newest program involves the administration, accuracy, storage and security of data related to electronic health records (EHRs). It is entwined in every facet of health care and combines aspects of business, science, and information technology.

ACC offers two ways to enter the HIM field:

an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Health Information Management or
a Level Two Certificate in Medical Coding
The AAS degree is designed to be completed in five semesters over a period of two years. The Level Two Certificate is a four-semester program that may be completed in eighteen months.

The Medical Office Billing and Coding is a hybrid program that provides online and face-to-face instruction. The program will prepare students to work in a medical office setting and provide the skills and knowledge necessary for a more advanced medical records career. This program consist of four courses and will prepare one for the CPC Certification.

As the population continues to age, there is an increasing demand for prescription medicines to maintain health and quality of life. Pharmacy Technicians, integral and critical members of the health care team, work with Pharmacists in drug preparation, distribution, and management in a variety of health care settings. Duties include drug and sterile product preparation, counting, pouring, and labeling pharmaceutical products for distribution, data entry, inventory control and management, and customer service.

If you have a desire to help people maximize their health and a desire to be a part of a health care team, then a career as a Pharmacy Technician might be right for you. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of pharmacy technicians is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. ACC offers a two-year degree program and a one-year certificate program to help launch your career into this growing field.

As the population continues to age, there is an increasing demand for prescription medicines to maintain health and quality of life. Pharmacy Technicians, integral and critical members of the health care team, work with Pharmacists in drug preparation, distribution, and management in a variety of health care settings. Duties include drug and sterile product preparation, counting, pouring, and labeling pharmaceutical products for distribution, data entry, inventory control and management, and customer service.

If you have a desire to help people maximize their health and a desire to be a part of a health care team, then a career as a Pharmacy Technician might be right for you. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of pharmacy technicians is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. ACC offers a two-year degree program and a one-year certificate program to help launch your career into this growing field.

Working under the direct supervision of a certified medical technician, phlebotomy technicians (PBT) are integral members of any medical laboratory department. Phlebotomy technicians collect blood samples, from both skin punctures and from veins, and transport specimens to the laboratory to ensure the stability of the sample.
While interacting with patients and their families, PBTs must always demonstrate high standards of professionalism as well as help to maintain safe working conditions including following standard safety precautions and procedures. They may also perform some clinical, technical, or clerical functions.

In the ACC Continuing Education Workforce Development one-semester Phlebotomy Technician Program, you will learn the skills to assist health care teams in the accurate, safe, and reliable collection and transportation of blood and other specimens for clinical testing.

The Respiratory Care Program at Alvin Community College prepares you to enter a career field that is projected to grow by 23% between 2016 and 2026. Texas is second in the nation for employing respiratory therapists. The demand will continue to increase because of substantial growth of the middle-age population. Advances in the treatment of heart attack victims, accident victims, and premature infants will also increase the demand for respiratory therapists.

Respiratory therapists are the experts in their facility for respiratory care technology. Our program will teach you how to work with advanced medical equipment that is instrumental in helping people who have trouble breathing.

If you are compassionate, detail oriented, patient, and possess good problem solving skills, you may be a good candidate to apply for the Respiratory Care Program.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is an important frontline member of the health care team. LVNs are also referred to as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in many states. The LVN provides basic patient care. LVNs are supervised by Registered Nurses, Physicians, Physician’s Assistants, Dentists and Podiatrists. There are employment opportunities for LVNs in acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, the home-health care setting, schools, clinics, physician’s offices, and the criminal justice system. Alvin Community College (ACC) has educated individuals to enter the nursing profession for over 40 years and has the reputation of an outstanding LVN program.

The mission of the ACC LVN program is to provide the community an accessible, affordable, and quality education that will prepare safe, professional, competent, and caring VN graduates.

It has often been said that “it takes a village to raise a child”. If you have a passion to work with young children and an interest in improving the quality of their education and care the Child Development Program at Alvin Community College may be a good fit for you.

In our program, you will be prepared for careers in childcare centers, pre-school programs and other related occupations. Courses explore contemporary concerns and focus on the appropriate development and ethical standards in childcare.

It has often been said that “it takes a village to raise a child”. If you have a passion to work with young children and an interest in improving the quality of their education and care the Child Development Program at Alvin Community College may be a good fit for you.

In our program, you will be prepared for careers in childcare centers, pre-school programs and other related occupations. Courses explore contemporary concerns and focus on the appropriate development and ethical standards in childcare.

It has often been said that “it takes a village to raise a child”. If you have a passion to work with young children and an interest in improving the quality of their education and care the Child Development Program at Alvin Community College may be a good fit for you.

In our program, you will be prepared for careers in childcare centers, pre-school programs and other related occupations. Courses explore contemporary concerns and focus on the appropriate development and ethical standards in childcare.

If you enjoy helping others, have lots of patience and like an adrenaline rush when being called into action, you may be the perfect fit to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). A career as an EMT is lived on the cutting edge as you care for individuals with health emergencies. At any given time, you may be the first to arrive at the scene by ambulance or helicopter to assist individuals injured in accidents, experiencing life threatening trauma such heart attacks and strokes, or have been victims of violence.

There are three levels of EMS training: Basic, Intermediate and Paramedic. Paramedics receive the most advanced training and provide the most extensive pre-hospital care. Typical Paramedic duties include: caring for patients at the scene and on EMT transport; managing respiratory, cardiac and trauma emergencies; administering drugs and intravenous fluids; interpreting electrocardiograms; and many other life-saving tasks.

If you enjoy helping others, have lots of patience and like an adrenaline rush when being called into action, you may be the perfect fit to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). A career as an EMT is lived on the cutting edge as you care for individuals with health emergencies. At any given time, you may be the first to arrive at the scene by ambulance or helicopter to assist individuals injured in accidents, experiencing life threatening trauma such heart attacks and strokes, or have been victims of violence.

There are three levels of EMS training: Basic, Intermediate and Paramedic. Paramedics receive the most advanced training and provide the most extensive pre-hospital care. Typical Paramedic duties include: caring for patients at the scene and on EMT transport; managing respiratory, cardiac and trauma emergencies; administering drugs and intravenous fluids; interpreting electrocardiograms; and many other life-saving tasks.

If you enjoy helping others, have lots of patience and like an adrenaline rush when being called into action, you may be the perfect fit to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). A career as an EMT is lived on the cutting edge as you care for individuals with health emergencies. At any given time, you may be the first to arrive at the scene by ambulance or helicopter to assist individuals injured in accidents, experiencing life threatening trauma such heart attacks and strokes, or have been victims of violence.

There are three levels of EMS training: Basic, Intermediate and Paramedic. Paramedics receive the most advanced training and provide the most extensive pre-hospital care. Typical Paramedic duties include: caring for patients at the scene and on EMT transport; managing respiratory, cardiac and trauma emergencies; administering drugs and intravenous fluids; interpreting electrocardiograms; and many other life-saving tasks.

If you enjoy helping others, have lots of patience and like an adrenaline rush when being called into action, you may be the perfect fit to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). A career as an EMT is lived on the cutting edge as you care for individuals with health emergencies. At any given time, you may be the first to arrive at the scene by ambulance or helicopter to assist individuals injured in accidents, experiencing life threatening trauma such heart attacks and strokes, or have been victims of violence.

There are three levels of EMS training: Basic, Intermediate and Paramedic. Paramedics receive the most advanced training and provide the most extensive pre-hospital care. Typical Paramedic duties include: caring for patients at the scene and on EMT transport; managing respiratory, cardiac and trauma emergencies; administering drugs and intravenous fluids; interpreting electrocardiograms; and many other life-saving tasks.

Do you have a passion to help people in emotional or psychological need or those that abuse alcohol or drugs? If so, a career as Human Service Professional or Substance Abuse Counselor may be for you. ACC’s Human Services-Substance Abuse Counseling Department offers students the opportunity to meet license requirements for chemical dependency counseling (LCDC) and/or to work in a variety of human services environments. Students who complete courses and field work required in each program will meet the eligibility requirements of the Texas Department of State Health Services to take the licensure exams for Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor.

Do you have a passion to help people in emotional or psychological need or those that abuse alcohol or drugs? If so, a career as Human Service Professional or Substance Abuse Counselor may be for you. ACC’s Human Services-Substance Abuse Counseling Department offers students the opportunity to meet license requirements for chemical dependency counseling (LCDC) and/or to work in a variety of human services environments. Students who complete courses and field work required in each program will meet the eligibility requirements of the Texas Department of State Health Services to take the licensure exams for Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor.

Would you like to pursue a career that is both interesting and challenging? If so, a career as a Paralegal may be for you. A Paralegal plays an important role in the legal office. Under the supervision of an attorney, paralegals perform a wide variety of tasks in the legal office.

Would you like to pursue a career that is both interesting and challenging? If so, a career as a Paralegal may be for you. A Paralegal plays an important role in the legal office. Under the supervision of an attorney, paralegals perform a wide variety of tasks in the legal office.

From manual milling and turning, to CNC skills - students will gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art machine shop and CNC simulator labs. Students will be trained with the necessary skills to enter the workforce.

Small class sizes ensure the best possible learning environment for metalworking students. The curriculum combines classroom instruction and hands-on skills development focusing mainly on CNC operation and setup.

The Computer Science Networking Degree/Certificate program prepares you for careers in many areas of LAN/WAN administration and design. The program will train you for the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and/or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification exams as well as other exams such as CompTIA’s Network+, A+, and Security+.

The Computer Science Networking Degree/Certificate program prepares you for careers in many areas of LAN/WAN administration and design. The program will train you for the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and/or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification exams as well as other exams such as CompTIA’s Network+, A+, and Security+.

Do you have the talent, creativity, and passion for preparing great food? The Alvin Community College Culinary Arts program can feed your passion and help develop your sensibilities and philosophy about food presentation, ingredients, cooking techniques and the overall dining experience.

With both degree and certificate options, our program will prepare you for a rewarding culinary career no matter your experience level. You’ll begin with the fundamentals and then take on advanced coursework building your skills and confidence. Our experienced faculty will ensure you receive hands-on training in all culinary aspects. ACC’s program provides you with all of the educational components required for certification through the American Culinary Federation.

Do you have the talent, creativity, and passion for preparing great food? The Alvin Community College Culinary Arts program can feed your passion and help develop your sensibilities and philosophy about food presentation, ingredients, cooking techniques and the overall dining experience.

With both degree and certificate options, our program will prepare you for a rewarding culinary career no matter your experience level. You’ll begin with the fundamentals and then take on advanced coursework building your skills and confidence. Our experienced faculty will ensure you receive hands-on training in all culinary aspects. ACC’s program provides you with all of the educational components required for certification through the American Culinary Federation.

Do you have the talent, creativity, and passion for preparing great food? The Alvin Community College Culinary Arts program can feed your passion and help develop your sensibilities and philosophy about food presentation, ingredients, cooking techniques and the overall dining experience.

With both degree and certificate options, our program will prepare you for a rewarding culinary career no matter your experience level. You’ll begin with the fundamentals and then take on advanced coursework building your skills and confidence. Our experienced faculty will ensure you receive hands-on training in all culinary aspects. ACC’s program provides you with all of the educational components required for certification through the American Culinary Federation.

From basic torch-cutting to more advanced arc and TIG welding techniques, the Welding Program offers a variety of courses designed to help you start or continue a career in welding. Closely adhering to the quality standards set by the National Center for Construction Education Research, the ACC Welding Program teaches students the safe and effective use of tools as well as the skills needed to obtain employment.

Welding courses combine classroom studies with extensive hands-on training in the welding lab at the ACC Main Campus in Alvin. Each student is furnished with a workstation and materials to maximize learning and small classes with a maximum students to instructor ratio of 16:1 also ensure the best possible learning environment for welding students.

Historically, the demand for skilled welders has always been high and all indications show that career opportunities are steadily increasing. In the past, Alvin Community College welding graduates have found jobs in a number of industries including petrochemical refineries, construction companies, fabrication shops and ship yards. The shortage of skilled welders has created a demand so great that entry-level positions now command excellent salaries and benefits.

We offer a 160 Hour Class "A" Commercial Truck Driving License Training Program, Pre-Trip Testing Training Program and Refresher Training Courses.

Trucking companies across the country are trying desperately to fill the increasing demand for trained truck drivers and new graduates are finding themselves more valued than ever in this competitive job market. In the Alvin Community College Commercial Driving Licensing Program, students are prepared for entry-level employment in the trucking industry.

This 160-hour program provides classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel driving experience and training. Students will receive their CDL, "Class A" training in 4 weeks.